Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (2 of 10) - the Humourous Lieutenant by John Fletcher;Francis Beaumont
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Unless a greater power than love commanded,
Commands my life, mine honour. _Cel_. But a little. _Dem_. Prethee farewel, and be not doubtfull of me. _Cel_. I would not have ye hurt: and ye are so ventrous-- But good sweet Prince preserve your self, fight nobly, But do not thrust this body, 'tis not yours now, 'Tis mine, 'tis only mine: do not seek wounds, Sir, For every drop of blood you bleed-- _Dem_. I will _Celia_, I will be carefull. _Cel_. My heart, that loves ye dearly. _Dem_. Prethee no more, we must part: [_Drums a March._ Hark, they march now. _Cel_. Pox on these bawling Drums: I am sure you'l kiss me, But one kiss? what a parting's this? _Dem_. Here take me, And do what thou wilt with me, smother me; But still remember, if your fooling with me, Make me forget the trust-- _Cel_. I have done: farewel Sir, |
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